Singular
der
Ketchup
ketchup
Plural: die Ketchups
Why does the noun Ketchup have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Ketchup
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Ketchup | ein Ketchup | kein Ketchup |
| Nominativ | die Ketchups | Ketchups | keine Ketchups |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ketchup in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der rote Ketchup schmeckt gut.The red ketchup tastes good. | Ein neuer Ketchup ist hier.A new ketchup is here. | Kein Ketchup ist im Haus.No ketchup is in the house. |
| Nominativ | Die verschiedenen Ketchups sind teuer.The different ketchups are expensive. | Gute Ketchups gibt es hier.There are good ketchups here. | Keine Ketchups sind mehr da.No ketchups are left. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Ketchup?
It is der Ketchup. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ketchup is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Ketchup?
The plural form of der Ketchup is die Ketchups. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Ketchup mean in English?
The German word der Ketchup translates to “ketchup” in English.
How do you decline der Ketchup?
Like all German nouns, Ketchup changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Ketchup
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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